{"id":397,"date":"2020-12-02T10:35:15","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T10:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=397"},"modified":"2020-12-02T10:35:15","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T10:35:15","slug":"why-you-and-your-dog-need-a-dog-walker-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=397","title":{"rendered":"Why you and your dog need a dog walker!!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many of you\nout there may think that having a dog walker is either a luxury or only a\nservice you need if you work 9 to 5 and your poor pooch is stuck at home all\nalone (trying to avoid the temptation of eating your sofa and soft\nfurnishings).&nbsp; Well this blog is here to\nprove otherwise!&nbsp; There are many benefits\nof having a dog walker, not only for your dog but for you and your family as\nwell!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stimulation and social skills<\/strong> \u2013 like children and indeed adults,\ndogs also require mental stimulation throughout the day!&nbsp; Just like we all need a break away from the\ndesk, so too does your dog.&nbsp; A walk provides\nthem with the opportunity to get out into the fresh air, smell, see and hear\nnew and different sounds to that of their home.&nbsp;\nAside from the physical benefits, it activates their brain and also\nprovides them with the valuable opportunity to meet other dogs and people.&nbsp; Think back to lockdown, how did you feel\nstuck in the house unable to meet anyone else??&nbsp;\nMind numbing, am I right??<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Physical wellbeing and Health<\/strong> \u2013 again just like we humans, animals\nneed their daily exercise to stay healthy.&nbsp;\nRegular exercise will help to prevent various health issues for your\ndog, such as, obesity, which can in turn cause numerous other problems such as,\njoint pain, diabetes, bladder and bowel issues (from holding in wees and poos\ntoo long).&nbsp; A healthy puppy is a happy\npuppy!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Time<\/strong> \u2013 now that most of us are working from home we have had to adapt to\nmultitasking many many things!!&nbsp; Office\nwork, home schooling, house work, cooking, entertaining the children and the\ndog.&nbsp; Envisage a scenario for me if you\nwill&#8230;..&nbsp; The office phone is ringing,\nthe emails are flooding in, you child is tugging at your elbow saying they\ndon\u2019t understand this maths equation, Fido is barking and whining cause he\nwants a walk or a poo or someone to just throw his ball, then the doorbell\ngoes!&nbsp; Have you pulled your hair out\nyet??&nbsp; So imagine the relief of at least\nknowing that walking the dog is one less thing you have to do today &#8211; that\u2019s where\nwe come in, let Friends for Pets walk your pup for you and help you reduce,\neven just a little bit, the amount of things you have to juggle in one day!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Behaviour<\/strong> \u2013 boredom can have a lot to answer for&#8230;&nbsp; Many dog owners fear that their pup\u2019s\ndestructive behaviour is all down to discipline, lack of training or the\ndreaded separation anxiety.&nbsp; However this\nmay not always be the case!&nbsp; Many\npoochies chew and cause damage purely out of boredom and frustration!&nbsp; More often than not your dog thinks&#8230;\u2019well\nif no one is going to play with me; one shall just have to entertain\noneself!&nbsp; Now where are mummy\u2019s favourite\nshoes, I feel like a good old chew!\u2019<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Routines <\/strong>\u2013 can help reduce anxiety, if your dog\u2019s day is always\nunpredictable then this can lead to higher stress levels.&nbsp; Dogs can be like children and they prefer\npredictability.&nbsp; Routines can also help\nwith house training, if they know they go for a walk at a certain time then\nthey begin to realise this gives them the opportunity to go to the toilet.&nbsp; And finally a routine can also help with\ntraining, after all the key is consistency.&nbsp;\nSo something as simple as having a dog walker booked to come every day\nat a certain time can go a long way to creating a positive routine and thus a\nmore relaxed pup!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Contentment and Peace of Mind<\/strong>&#8211; having a Friends for Pets dog\nwalker will give you that added reassurance that your four legged member of the\nfamily is being well looked after.&nbsp; No\nlonger will you have to rush home to let the dog out, or feel guilty for going\nout for lunch with that friend you haven\u2019t seen for months.&nbsp; Let us help you relax and know that your pup\nis being well looked after&#8230;.because all pets deserve the best!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So why not give us a call and see for yourself the benefits\nthere are for both you and your doggie, from having a Friends for Pets carer\ncome and help you out with some walks.&nbsp;\nGo on&#8230;. after all; you and Fido are worth it!&nbsp; Please feel free to contact us on any of the\nfollowing;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:bristol@friendsforpets.co.uk\">bristol@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telephone \u2013 07585504867<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsforPets\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsforPets\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of you out there may think that having a dog walker is either a luxury or only a service you need if you work 9 to 5 and your poor pooch is stuck at home all alone (trying to&#8230; 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